Experienced Veterinary Tech - Surgical & Anesthesia Expert

sandbridgevet; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandbridge Veterinary Hospital in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician who excels in both general practice and surgical settings. You will play a key role in admissions through discharge, providing compassionate patient care and supporting a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical and surgical skills, can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, maintains accurate medical records, and communicates professionally with clients and

Qualifications

• Strong clinical and surgical skills in veterinary medicine.
• Experience in general practice and surgical settings.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Provides excellent patient care from admission through discharge.

Responsibilities

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint.
• Preventative care, vaccines, and routine patient care.
• Surgical preparation including clipping, aseptic prep, and positioning.
• Anesthesia induction and monitoring with accurate vitals documentation.
• Surgical monitoring and anesthesia support throughout procedures.
• IV catheter placement and fluid therapy.
• Blood draws, sample collection, and in-house diagnostics.
• Radiograph positioning and diagnostic imaging assistance.
• Medication preparation and administration.
• Recognize changes in patient status and respond in emergencies.
• Maintain concise medical records and document patient care and client interactions.
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients, doctors, and team members.

Skills

Patient handling & restraint

Vaccines & preventive care

Surgical preparation

Anesthesia induction

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical monitoring support

IV catheter placement

Fluid therapy

Blood draws & in-house diagnostics

Radiograph positioning

Medication preparation

Emergency response

Medical records documentation

Client communication

Job description

Sandbridge Veterinary Hospital in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician who excels in both general practice and surgical settings. You will play a key role in admissions through discharge, providing compassionate patient care and supporting a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical and surgical skills, can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, maintains accurate medical records, and communicates professionally with clients and